Articles tagged under: FFA
New National Officer Team Installed
Published November 6, 2023
Amara Jackson of Michigan was elected national president during the FFA convention. The national secretary is Grant Norfleet of Missouri. Carter Howell of Florida is the new southern region vice president. Kanyon Huntington of Iowa was elected central region vice…FFA Has Evolved Over the Years
Published November 3, 2023
The FFA was organized over 95 years ago. Corteva AgriScience Vice President of Business Development Tony Klemm says FFA grew from an organization of farm boys to a diverse program that focuses on career and leadership development. "While ag production is…Ag Careers Highlighted in Indy
Published November 3, 2023
More than 300 companies and organizations were represented at the National FFA Expo. Carley Potter leads the intern program for CHS and appreciates the passion found within the students. "We see the confidence as they grow through the FFA program…Proficiency Awards Recognize Individual Skills
Published October 29, 2023
National FFA Proficiency finalists include Caydyn Hapa of Minnesota’s United South Central FFA for ag mechanics, Benjamin Schenesky of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified ag production, Brytin Hauf of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified crop production and John…FFA Nurtures an Interest in Research
Published October 29, 2023
Hadley Stiefvator is a member of South Dakota’s McCook Central FFA and is one of four finalists for the American Star in Agriscience. Stiefvator has completed research projects for her supervised agricultural experience, including salmonella reduction in dairy calves and…A High School With Its Own Beef Herd
Published June 27, 2023
A program through the Kelliher, Minnesota public school is teaching students about the beef industry in a unique way. When agriculture and science teacher Amy Mastin was asked to start an ag program, she let her students help shape the…Credit Goes to the Time Spent in a Blue Jacket
Published February 20, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad, who also serves as vice president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, credits his interest in leadership to time spent in the blue jacket at Ada, Minnesota. “Working with people with differing…MAELC @ 25
Published December 5, 2022
The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council is celebrating its 25th anniversary. This organization promotes and supports agricultural education in the state. Executive Director Sarah Dornink says ag education has enjoyed amazing growth. "Just going back a couple years to 2019, we…Hollinrake Leads FFA Foundation Sponsor’s Board
Published November 28, 2022
The National FFA Foundation has a new chair for the Sponsor’s Board. Syngenta’s global head of strategy and portfolio management, David Hollinrake, will lead the board for the upcoming year. Microsoft Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Mary Snapp is the…